Bridge Inspector

HDR; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge Inspector for South Carolina. Primary duties include performing bridge inspections, preparing reports, and supporting office engineering tasks in NBIS compliance. The role involves load rating analyses and assisting with rehabilitation and design efforts.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree (B.S. or A.S.), 2+ years in bridge inspection or related work, and be prepared to travel. Proficiency in CADD, ProjectWise, and related tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 2+ years' bridge/structural inspection, rating or design experience.
• Completion of NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges training.
• SCDOT bridge inspections per BIGD and load ratings per LRGD experience.
• CADD experience; MicroStation preferred; familiarity with ProjectWise, Google Earth and Bluebeam.
• Willing to work with other disciplines and travel for inspections.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with night/weekend stays.
• Strong client relationship skills and safety-conscious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge inspections and develop inspection reports.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with design tasks.
• Support HDR's national inspection program as needed.
• Update load rating analyses using BrR or similar software.
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and railroads to meet deadlines.

Skills

MS Office

Strong written communication

Independent & team player

Client relationship skills

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate degree in civil engineering

Tools

CADD (MicroStation)

ProjectWise

Google Earth

Bluebeam

Job description

Bridge Inspector – South Carolina

The Bridge Inspector will perform bridge inspections and office engineering tasks (rating, rehab/repair design, CADD). They will assist the Team Leader in performing inspections and preparing reports in accordance with NBIS on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations.
• Work in a team environment and independently while acquiring knowledge and experience in engineering.
• Support HDR's national inspection program on an occasional basis.
• Perform and update load rating analyses using commercially available software such as BrR.
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts.
• Coordinate and schedule with clients, subcontractors, and railroads to meet inspection deadlines on time.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years' bridge/structural inspection, rating experience or design experience.
• Completion of NHI 130055 "Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges" training.
• Experience with SCDOT bridge inspections according to BIGD and SCDOT load ratings according to LRGD.
• CADD experience; MicroStation preferred.
• Experience with ProjectWise, Google Earth, and Bluebeam.
• Willing to work with other disciplines within the office during inspection downtime.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and be able to travel for multiple night stays during the week and on weekends.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Physical ability to perform field inspections of in‑service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night and on weekends, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to environmental hazards (e.g., warm and cold temperatures, water, work‑at‑height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures).
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee‑owned culture.
• Compliance with HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy; a drug screen may be required prior to hire and thereafter.
• U.S. employment authorization; sponsorship (visa) not available.

Location & Schedule

Primary location: Charleston, South Carolina. Other locations: Columbia, Greenville, Fort Mill. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee status: Regular.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.